Polk County · canal · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Ditch Number 38
Ditch Number 38 is a canal in Polk County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
82°
67°
11 mph
19%
Fri
Rain
81°
66°
19 mph
81%
Sat
Overcast
81°
65°
18 mph
28%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Woodland Lake3.6 mi
- Clarks Lake5.1 mi
- Wolf Creek5.7 mi
- Calamus Creek7.8 mi
- Clear Creek6.2 mi
- Red Rock Creek7.4 mi
- Rock Creek9.2 mi
- Mud Creek8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ditch Number 38 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ditch Number 38?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ditch Number 38?+
Ditch Number 38 is a canal in Polk County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.